Trieste Walking Tour with Audio and Written Guide by a Local
- 2–3 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 5 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
If you're looking for a fun and curious way to visit Trieste, you've come to the right place! With this digital guide created with the support of a local, you will be able to visit all the most important monuments at your own pace. You'll get to know the stories and curiosities of Trieste! But also you will discover everything about local foods, Italian aperitivo in authentic local restaurants, and much more! What are you waiting for?
Inclusions
What's included
- Best advices for local restaurant with authentic food
- Connected with google maps
- Tips for monuments, history and curiosities
- Audio and text in multiple languages (Eng, Esp, Ita, Ger, Fr)
- Digital guide to visit the city by yourself
What's not
- San Giusto Castle ticket (not mandatory): 6€
Itinerary
Welcome to the Europe’s largest open sea square (12280 square metres!). The square is so beautiful that it would be worth coming to Trieste just to see it. But many more attractions await us!
An ancient Roman gate probably dating back to the 1st century A.D., opened in the ancient walls of the Roman Tergeste, built by Augustus in 33 B.C.
This stands on the top of the hill of the same name, which was already the acropolis of the Roman city of Tergeste and probably the site of a sacred area. The present building, with five naves, is the result of the unification, in the early 14th century, of two separate religious complexes.
One of the most representative symbols of the city, San Giusto Castle stands on the hill of the same name overlooking the city, its gulf and its hinterland. The entrance ticket (not included) costs €6: if you want to enjoy a beautiful view of the gulf it is worth it!
The Roman theatre in Trieste is located at the foot of San Giusto hill, in the heart of the city, on the edge of the historic area.
Throughout the 19th century, this area was the economic heart of Trieste. Today it is an elegant square with several interesting buildings and some interesting facts that I will tell you about!
Amazing building in the centre of the city. The church of St Spiridione is built in the shape of a Greek cross, reflecting the Byzantine style of eastern churches and has a central dome that is higher than the four bell towers.
Commonly called ‘Sant’Antonio Nuovo’, it takes its name from an earlier church dating back to the mid 18th century. Built between 1828 and 1849, the new church was inspired by the classical majesty of important Roman monuments.
The Grand Canal, 370 metres long and 28 metres wide is a symbol of the city: a walk along its banks is a must!
A walkway over the sea of over 200 metres, a magical place to take a walk and oxygenate yourself at any time of day, in any season, and be enchanted watching the autumn sunsets when the palaces of the Rive are tinged with red, or if you are a real daredevil, run braving the bora at 100km/h to get to the top of the wind rose and see if you can stand!
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Ratings come from 110 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.
Showing reviews written in English.
5Nice self-guided audio tour of Trieste!
This self-guided walking tour is an easy and economical way to learn about Trieste and its interesting history. The link was easy to upload and user-friendly as we walked through the city (at our own pace) to explore the various sites covered on the tour.
4Simple and great value
Simple and flexible way of seeing Trieste. Mostly clear directions and interesting “factoids” to enjoy. It’s a low cost way of learning all about the city
1Done by AI
I’m not sure why this has so many good reviews, it’s entirely read by an irritating AI voice. Don’t waste your money.
4Ok for the price.
It was ok. The audio voice is an annoying AI one, I thought it was going to be narrated by a local. The information is fairly minimal, that can be read on plaques around the city. Very hilly, bear in mind if you arent fit. Ok for the price.
5Trieste Self guided tour
Excellent self guided tour which is easy to follow and understand. Very inexpensive and can be done at your own pace. Excellent value and recommend.
5Great guide
A great value for money and easy to follow self guided tour. Very much enjoyed it and found it a good way to see the city.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- We will start our tour from the main square of the city!
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 99 travellers
- Operated by
- Walking Cap
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- You will need a smartphone with internet connection to use the digital guide (details to activate the digital guide will be in your voucher, read it carefully!)
- You'll be able to hear the audio through your speakers or, if you have them, through your headphones
How it compares in Trieste
- Its from-price is 95% below the median of the 34 city tours we list in Trieste.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 1 of 34.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Trieste
Trieste is an Adriatic port on Italy's border with Slovenia, a city of Habsburg-era palaces, old coffeehouses and a great square that opens onto the sea.
Trieste was the Roman town of Tergeste and became the main seaport of the Habsburg empire after it was declared a free port in 1719. Its grand centre dates from that period: Piazza Unità d'Italia, a vast square of palaces with one side open to the water, the Canal Grande, a short canal lined with cafés and a church, and the grid of the Borgo Teresiano. Above the old town, the cathedral of San Giusto and a castle crown a hill, with a Roman theatre below.
Top-ranked sights in Trieste: Piazza Unità d'Italia (Piazza Grande), Miramare Castle (Castello di Miramare).
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